Business

Philip Hammond, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has announced the Spring Statement which reveals the state of the UK’s economy. Here’s what it means for your hair and beauty business.

International Women’s Day on 8 March is symbolised by the colour purple. As part of our Empowerment Through Colour blog series, we asked some of the leading hair and beauty entrepreneurs and influencers to share their advice for other women in the industry… and what International Women’s Day means to them.

With more than 800 million monthly active users on Instagram, your hair and beauty business can’t afford NOT to be there. Here Instagram influencers Georgia Cutts and Zoe London share their tips for winning at Instagram...

No matter how good your hair and beauty business, with so many clients on your books it’s inevitable you’ll have a few customer complaints. So what’s the best way to ensure even the most difficult customers leave your salon happy?

For many hair and beauty professionals, going freelance is the dream. Here’s how to build a reliable client base when you’re self-employed… and make your business a success!

Whether you do it yourself or hire branding experts, creating a brand identity for your hair or beauty business can be a hugely enjoyable process. It’s a time when you get to think about what your business is, what you want it to be and how you want it to perceived by existing - and new- clients. Salon branding isn’t easy of course, and you’ve probably seen plenty of businesses with logos and imagery that you just don’t think work. So what can you do to make sure you get it right?

Managing your finances can be a daunting - and confusing - task. Yet whether you’re a salon owner or have your own mobile hair and beauty business, staying on top of your bills, expenses and cash flow is essential. Here are nine practical tips to help you manage your money more effectively.